This is a Heterosexual Code Red (In and Out)

In and Out (1997)

Directed By: Frank Oz

Written By: Paul Rudnick

My Rating: 3.5/5

I have always been baffled by homophobia. It's heart-wrenching and infuriating, but there is a humorous side, too. First there's the somewhat taboo nature of the subject, despite the fact that it's been a big part of human experience since the earliest times. What's that about? We made a point of talking openly with our kids, since they could talk, about the fact that some people are homosexual or bisexual. Like any discussions of relationships and intimacy, it has occasionally lent itself to awkward questions, but we wanted them to grow up knowing it's part of life and no big deal.

A Fish Called Wanda (1988)

There is no doubt -- John Cleese is a funny guy, although he has his occasional misfires (most recently his animated works "Shrek Forever After" and "Planet 51.") Here he is not "Fawlty Towers" funny, but still manages to amuse and entertain, and he is backed up by a great cast, including Michael Palin, Jamie Lee Curtis, and Kevin Kline as a psychotic pseudo-intellectual dolt with a preference for mangling Nietzsche.

   Manipulative Wanda (Curtis), stuttering animal lover Ken (Palin), nutcase Otto (Kline) and George, the one with the plan, all aspire to rob a jewelry store. Wanda, who is fiddling with all the men's emotions, and Otto, her incompetent lover, decide to double cross George and steal the diamonds, but George anticipates their move, and entrusts the key to the safe to Ken.

Film Review: The Ice Storm

The Ice Storm (1997) Directed by Ang Lee, Screenplay by James Schamus based on the novel by Rick Moody.